Located in South San Jose's Almaden Valley neighborhood, Dao Wellness & Acupuncture Center is Almaden's premiere alternative health clinic. We are dedicated to improving the quality of your daily living through the application of our 5000 year old natural medical approach. The use of Chinese Medicine has been shown to predate written language.
Through careful record keeping and solid tradition, we are able to address most modern infirmities with great success. From the common cold to rehabilitation from stroke, there is always something Chinese Medicine can do to assist you in reclaiming your quality of life. Our greatest concern is your satisfaction with our services.
Through careful record keeping and solid tradition, we are able to address most modern infirmities with great success. From the common cold to rehabilitation from stroke, there is always something Chinese Medicine can do to assist you in reclaiming your quality of life. Our greatest concern is your satisfaction with our services.
Services
During a 30-minute treatment, we are usually able to address a single chief complaint. Our work is usually broken up into 15-minute increments, and as such we would be able to provide, for example, 15 minutes of massage and 1 round of acupuncture, or 15 minutes of massage and 1 round of cupping. This is an excellent option for patients who visit us regularly with minor issues.
Our bodies are quite adept at healing themselves. That being said, life is messy. Sometimes our bodies suffer from blockages or deficiencies that prevent them from doing their best, most efficient work. We use methods that help the body to overcome those obstacles, such as like acupuncture, acupressure, and moxabustion, as well as physical manipulations, like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, massage, and cupping.
One of the first questions we are asked by those new to Chinese Medicine is almost always, "Can it help my condition?" The short answer is that there is very little that cannot be improved by the application of Chinese Medical Modalities. We have treated a wide spectrum of issues, on patients ranging in age from 4 months old to 92 years of age.
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Tammy N.
Aug 28, 2021
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Ron L.
Sep 28, 2020
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How do I even begin to express my joy and gratitude for the relief that Bryan has bestowed upon me?
Two weeks ago I was taken to Dao Wellness as an act of desperation. Barely able to ambulate, I had been suffering great pain in my mid back for the last 4 plus months. I tried medication, chiropractic, massage, anything I could think could think of, with NO relief. After one treatment from Bryan, I could walk again, almost completely painless! I was expecting the relief to be temporary, and the pain to return, so I made a followup visit for today. After the visit today, which I was able to drive
Two weeks ago I was taken to Dao Wellness as an act of desperation. Barely able to ambulate, I had been suffering great pain in my mid back for the last 4 plus months. I tried medication, chiropractic, massage, anything I could think could think of, with NO relief. After one treatment from Bryan, I could walk again, almost completely painless! I was expecting the relief to be temporary, and the pain to return, so I made a followup visit for today. After the visit today, which I was able to drive
Prachi Singh
Jul 06, 2020
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I can’t thank Bryan enough for how much he has changed my life.
Background: ruptured my L5-S1 disc when I was 24 and herniated my L4-L5 disc at 28. These spinal disc injuries have resulted in a lifetime of chronic lower back pain that honestly just sucks when you are in your 20s and you see your peers living to the fullest free of debilitating pain. Since my injuries, I’ve been struggling to cope with the mental and emotional aftermath of chronic back pain (severe phases of depression and hopelessness).
After trying EVERYTHING: physical therapy, epidurals, minimizing sitting in general, core
Background: ruptured my L5-S1 disc when I was 24 and herniated my L4-L5 disc at 28. These spinal disc injuries have resulted in a lifetime of chronic lower back pain that honestly just sucks when you are in your 20s and you see your peers living to the fullest free of debilitating pain. Since my injuries, I’ve been struggling to cope with the mental and emotional aftermath of chronic back pain (severe phases of depression and hopelessness).
After trying EVERYTHING: physical therapy, epidurals, minimizing sitting in general, core
Ron Levi
Jun 25, 2020
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I went to Dao Wellness barely able to walk! By the end of my treatment my back pain went from a 10+ to a 2. It rebounded a little that afternoon, but by 7pm I was completely pain free other than some residual site soreness. Today I’m still sore, but my quality of life has gone up 100%. I have been dealing with this back pain for over 4 months. This is the first treatment that has put me on the path to recovery! Thank You Bryan! You really worked some magic on my back! I highly recommend Dao Wellness for the amazing level of care that they provide!
Russ L.
Jan 03, 2020
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Laura K.
Jul 25, 2019
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Bryan is a true professional who combines both high level technical skills and engaging interpersonal skills to get the best possible results for his patients.
As a chronic migraine and trigeminal neuralgia sufferer my results have been amazing – I am no longer dependent on medications and my quality of life has improved exponentially. My life restrictions were devastating to my career, social and family life for many years. Bryan’s treatment has truly given me my life back.
I highly recommend Bryan/Dao Wellness to anyone seeking a personalized, positive healing experience.
As a chronic migraine and trigeminal neuralgia sufferer my results have been amazing – I am no longer dependent on medications and my quality of life has improved exponentially. My life restrictions were devastating to my career, social and family life for many years. Bryan’s treatment has truly given me my life back.
I highly recommend Bryan/Dao Wellness to anyone seeking a personalized, positive healing experience.
D. T.
Jun 11, 2018
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Mary K.
Apr 19, 2018
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Sasan S.
Jan 13, 2018
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Lu M.
Dec 21, 2017
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My whole family has had sessions with Bryan for the past 3 to 4 months. One daughter went in for 2 sessions and got the results she wanted via acupuncture (some massage within the session) cupping and herbs. My husband met with Bryan 4-5 times for some pain in arm, back and ankle. He is thrilled with the results. He'd seen other practitioners but never quite turned the corner with pain and inflammation.
I have sought out help with post menopausal effects on my sleep and with acupuncture, massage and with herbs I have been getting to sleep earlier and more soundly. My youngest daughter
I have sought out help with post menopausal effects on my sleep and with acupuncture, massage and with herbs I have been getting to sleep earlier and more soundly. My youngest daughter
Richard Fivecoat
Oct 04, 2017
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Dale Gerszewski
Jul 28, 2017
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Yannick Thomas
Jul 19, 2017
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This place absolutely deserves the 5 star review, the workers are extremely nice, they explain things very well, and the treatment works!!!. I had a 4 month long back problem, and with in the first session I started to feel improvements. I am now close to 5 sessions and the pain is almost completely gone. I would with the highest of regards recommend this service to anyone and everyone. It really is a fantastic service.
Bob K.
Jun 17, 2017
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They are the best! Dr Hu and Brian are very professional, knowledgeable in their fields, and helpful in all ways. They treat you with respect and are truly dedicated people. I always feel much greater leaving than when I walk in, and they are always friendly and supportive. If you are skeptical about acupuncture and have not tried it, Brian will explain exactly how it is done, how it helps, and it honestly does not hurt at all. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of yrs and it would not survive and flourish if it was not effective. Give it a try - isn't it worth a try to ease pain
Tiffany P.
Feb 15, 2017
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Allen L.
Jan 04, 2017
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Psb P.
Nov 21, 2016
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Love this place --- Western Medicine meets Eastern. I am a new patient who originally reached out to find a solution for Shoulder Pain. What I liked about this center is that it is a balanced approach. I had Accupucture, Stim, Massage therapy followed by a list of exercises and stretched to do at home.
I returned to see if they could help me with some of the chronic back pain I deal with which is left over from some emergency major reconstructive back surgery. All I can say is --I am a BIG Fan!
One side note: They accept most insurance !
I returned to see if they could help me with some of the chronic back pain I deal with which is left over from some emergency major reconstructive back surgery. All I can say is --I am a BIG Fan!
One side note: They accept most insurance !
Julien S.
Nov 16, 2016
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I have been visiting the Dao Wellness Center for a couple of months now. Bryan has helped us tremendously with my neck problems and was able to significantly reduce my pain levels. I especially like the fact that he takes his time when treating me (over 1 hour) to ensure I get the most benefit out of the sessions.
Alicia W.
Oct 26, 2016
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Nathania is by far the best massage therapist I have ever received a massage from. She is beyond knowledgable, passionate about continuing to refine her craft (and she is an artist!), she is intuitive, and has incredible bedside manner. Wether you have something very specific to work on or you need an all over tune-up, Nathania is the best of the best!
Sahin B.
Sep 01, 2016
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I've been using acupuncture as a form of healing from allergies, back pain, headaches and overall energy imbalance since I was a teenager. I'm very particular about the kinds of acupuncture I engage with and the doctors I think are the best. At Dao Wellness Center, I was able to find doctor's who are knowledgable about the practice in Five Element Acupuncture and are professional, kind and passionate about healing their patients. I couldn't ask for a better place to help identify and heal my body and mind on a regular basis.
Alan L.
Aug 24, 2016
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Dana L.
Aug 19, 2016
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I'm a newbie to accupuncture, and couldn't feel better about my decision to incorporate accupuncture into my life. And more importantly, choosing the Dao Wellness Center as the winner for weekly visits. Bryan is my doctor at the Dao Wellness Center and has been great in improving my overall feel and state of mind with accupuncture. For a long time I suffered through a lot of headaches and overall work stress and have been able to mitigate a lot of ailments and pains that once plagued me. It's really made a positive impact on my life and overall happiness and strongly recommend Dao
